A reward of more than $7,000 was offered for information leading to the person or persons responsible for the animal’s death.

Buchanan County authorities confirm Ty Hickman, 23, was arrested February 28, 2013 in connection with the case. Waterloo authorities confirm Hickman was charged with a misdemeanor count of torture of an animal.

Online records show Hickman was released on his own recognizance March 1, 2013.